EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Encourage your players to run straight by changing the way they go about running forward as a line of players. Lots of changes of angle will make them think differently. MORE
in Attack, Attack, Lineout plays, Rugby drills
Challenge your forwards to run into carry-and-support positions after a lineout. As part of your unit skills session, this activity will help them understand their roles and responsibilities. MORE
in Rugby coaching, Team Management, Tips
Sometimes the most logical answer to a problem isn’t the right one. So when assessing how to improve performance, apply the DAP principle to your thought process – Deep, Accurate, Practical. So, you’ve reached the end of the season or you are getting ready for next season. The most difficult thing you’ll do at this... MORE
in Defence, Rugby drills
All defensive patterns require strong communication and an ability to work together as a line. Use this folding defence activity to get groups of players filling in and coming forward to tackle side-on. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
If you’re on the ground you’re out of the game – which is bad news given the speed of rugby nowadays. So condition your players to spring to their feet and return to the defence in a productive way quickly. MORE
Multiple pass movements in wet weather are hazardous. Use this activity to focus on the pre-contact footwork and techniques required to gain ground in matches where width may not be possible. MORE
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
The clearing pass from a ruck isn’t always made by a scrum-half. Every player in your team needs to be able to perform this pass as it is unrealistic to expect the 9 to be at EVERY breakdown. MORE
Improve your players’ confidence to ruck more effectively by using tackle tubes to help shape their body profile through the ruck process. MORE
in Attack
Add effective pick and go plays to your tactics. Give your players the skills and decision making to use this ploy accurately. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills
Continually assess the defence in contact situations and then adjust to breakthrough. MORE
